THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN DIEGO HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING... WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS... SOUTHWEST TO WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH. STRONGEST WINDS ON THE DESERT SLOPES INCLUDING LUCERNE VALLEY WHERE GUSTS COULD REACH 60 MPH. WIND GUSTS EXCEEDING 40 MPH AT TIMES IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING BUT STRONGER FOR THE DESERT SLOPES AND FOOTHILLS. WINDS WILL CONTINUE ON SATURDAY FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY BUT BELOW 35 MPH.

* TIMING... AREAS OF STRONG WINDS DEVELOPING TONIGHT BUT STRONGEST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND CONTINUING INTO FRIDAY EVENING. WINDS WILL CONTINUE ON SATURDAY FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY BUT GUSTS LESS THAN 35 MPH.

* LOCATION... FOOTHILLS AND TO THE EAST AND NORTH OF PASSES AND ALONG FOOTHILL SLOPES. I-10 BANNING PASS AND FOOTHILLS INCLUDING PARTS OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY.

* VISIBILITY... LOCALLY REDUCED IN AREAS OF BLOWING SAND.

* IMPACTS... HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES AND LOOSE OBJECTS. WIND DAMAGE TO ROAD SIGNS... BILLBOARDS... ROOFS... AND METAL AWNINGS... DOWNED POWER LINES AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS ALL POSSIBLE BUT EXPECTED TO BE LOCALIZED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Re: 2012 Weather Watch

On Sunday of Lollapalooza 2011 it rained as hard as I've ever seen it rain anywhere in my entire life. People literally couldn't walk because it was raining so hard. My girlfriend and I withstood it, and while they did suspend some acts for a little while, we had a great time anyway and it just added to the experience. So a little rain out in Indio is not a big deal for you guys, you'll be fine.

My group's choice of going Weekend 2 is starting to look like a good decision.

Re: 2012 Weather Watch

I will take a brief, cool shower over 95 degree weather any fucking day. The winds, while annoying are just that for me at this point. We get shit like this in Colorado here and there and you just deal. Barring a stage malfunction of course. And half an inch of rain is a non-issue. Three stages are tented, after all. I'm kind of looking forward to it. Refused urging a windstorm will be epic.

Originally Posted by HandBanana

with all the pain in the world and Urban Outfitters sadding the navajo yall should not use the word "scalpers" please increase the peace.

Re: 2012 Weather Watch

We're about to drive down from the Bay Area. The rain is coming down in buckets with high winds and lightning. I just checked Accuweather and this is what is moving south. We just packed the ponchos and put an extra layer of waterproofing on the hiking boots.

Re: 2012 Weather Watch

Originally Posted by SepaGroove

On Sunday of Lollapalooza 2011 it rained as hard as I've ever seen it rain anywhere in my entire life. People literally couldn't walk because it was raining so hard. My girlfriend and I withstood it, and while they did suspend some acts for a little while, we had a great time anyway and it just added to the experience. So a little rain out in Indio is not a big deal for you guys, you'll be fine.

My group's choice of going Weekend 2 is starting to look like a good decision.

Re: 2012 Weather Watch

Originally Posted by philabuster

We're about to drive down from the Bay Area. The rain is coming down in buckets with high winds and lightning. I just checked Accuweather and this is what is moving south. We just packed the ponchos and put an extra layer of waterproofing on the hiking boots.

That storm is not going to be going as far inland as the Coachella Valley. it's gonna hit us a bit here in Los Angeles, but the precipitation is going to be very light in the desert. remember that you're going to be like 200 miles from the coast.